Affordability Index / Franchises $100K–$250K
Franchises $100K–$250K
Top franchise opportunities between $100,000 and $250,000. The sweet spot for established brands with proven unit economics and strong growth.
Showing top 20 of 464 brands in this tier. Ranked by data quality and revenue.
| # | Brand | Industry | Investment | Fee | Revenue | Royalty | Units | Growth | SBA Default |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pop-A-Lock | Technology | $118K–$191K | $63,000 | $5,053,848 | 7% | 384 | -2.8% | 25% ⚠️ |
| 2 | Alair Homes | Real Estate | $112K–$188K | $81,550 | $4,068,134 | 4% | 7 | 0% | 0% ✅ |
| 3 | Storm Guard | Home Services | $209K–$248K | $65,000 | $2,117,495 | 6.25% | 0 | +25% | 20% ⚠️ |
| 4 | BrightStar Franchising, LLC | Senior Care | $132K–$235K | $50,000 | $1,984,427 | 5.25% | 347 | +7.5% | — |
| 5 | AtWork Franchise, Inc. | Staffing | $156K–$213K | $40,000 | $1,752,891 | 7% | 1 | +22.2% | 0% ✅ |
| 6 | CareBuilders At Home | Health/Wellness | $111K–$167K | $49,500 | $1,609,462 | 9% | 4 | null% | — |
| 7 | SkyRun | Real Estate | $105K–$154K | $75,000 | $1,338,158 | 5% | 10 | +450% | — |
| 8 | Senior Helpers | Senior Care | $149K–$221K | $55,000 | $1,312,197 | 5% | 19 | null% | 7.14% ⚠️ |
| 9 | More Space Place | Health/Wellness | $150K–$249K | $59,500 | $1,310,330 | 5% | 0 | null% | 0% ✅ |
| 10 | iTRIP | Real Estate | $118K–$153K | $30,000 | $1,168,320 | 6.1% | 6 | 0% | — |
| 11 | Home Helpers Home Care | Home Services | $114K–$163K | $49,900 | $1,165,844 | 6% | 12 | null% | 0% ✅ |
| 12 | Fish Window Cleaning Services, Inc. | Home Services | $107K–$174K | $74,900 | $1,152,831 | 8% | 1 | null% | 20% ⚠️ |
| 13 | HOMEWATCH CAREGIVERS | Senior Care | $122K–$178K | $50,000 | $1,144,985 | 5% | 213 | +5% | 22.73% ⚠️ |
| 14 | FirstLight HomeCare | Health/Wellness | $127K–$219K | $50,000 | $1,134,060 | 5% | 203 | +17.9% | 10.71% ⚠️ |
| 15 | Archadeck | Home Services | $215K–$239K | $59,500 | $1,121,450 | 6.5% | 14 | null% | 0% ✅ |
| 16 | CMIT Solutions | Technology | $106K–$159K | $49,950 | $1,060,911 | 6% | 255 | +6.7% | 3.7% |
| 17 | Koala Insulation | Home Services | $195K–$242K | $49,500 | $1,054,869 | 6.5% | 385 | +2.1% | 20.83% ⚠️ |
| 18 | U.S. LAWNS | Home Services | $113K–$200K | $49,000 | $975,915 | 6% | -1 | null% | 19.35% ⚠️ |
| 19 | Miracle Method | Home Services | $102K–$147K | $50,000 | $923,778 | 5.5% | 136 | +7.4% | 0% ✅ |
| 20 | Spring-Green Lawn Care Corp. | Home Services | $118K–$134K | $45,000 | $886,680 | 8% | 124 | +1.6% | 0% ✅ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best franchise for $200K?▼
The best franchise at any price point depends on your market, skills, and goals. At $200K, you have access to established fast-casual restaurants, fitness concepts, auto service brands, and home service franchises with strong brand recognition. Compare revenue-to-investment ratios and payback periods.
How long to recoup a $150K franchise investment?▼
Payback periods vary by concept and location. Well-run franchises in this range typically recoup the initial investment in 2–4 years. Check each brand's Item 19 data for average unit volumes, then subtract royalties, rent, labor, and COGS to estimate your net cash flow.
Is $150K enough to open a food franchise?▼
It's on the lower end for food franchises, but possible. Fast-casual and quick-service concepts with smaller footprints (kiosks, food trucks, inline locations) can fit in this range. Full-service restaurants typically require $300K+.
Data sourced from over 20,000 FDD filings. Last updated April 2026.